Open Water Swimming

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EvilPixie Jun 2021 10:30am, 17 Jun 2021 25,853 posts	0 EvilPixie morning all odd question I know about (and do occasionally get) snotty noises from pool swimming but I am getting very snotty when open water swimming To the extent I have to wipe my nose as I swim! I can't get on with a nose clip as I have a little nose and they don't stay put! Any suggestions?
LindsD Jun 2021 10:32am, 17 Jun 2021 47,758 posts	0 LindsD Go with it I also get v snotty when I open water swim. Also have to wipe my nose. Figure the lake is big enough to deal with my snot.
EvilPixie Jun 2021 10:35am, 17 Jun 2021 25,854 posts	0 EvilPixie well that was my view but I wondered if there was any smart solutions! LOL I've taken an anti histamine thinking pollen but that's not made much difference! I also get a lot of water in my ears and being hard of hearing tend to go deaf! LOL
LindsD Jun 2021 10:36am, 17 Jun 2021 47,759 posts	0 LindsD I also wondered about pollen as there's a lot of flower-stuff in the lake, but I'm not usually allergic to pollen. I do tend to snot, though, generally (sorry TMI)
EvilPixie Jun 2021 10:42am, 17 Jun 2021 25,857 posts	0 EvilPixie haha
superflyguy Jun 2021 10:56am, 17 Jun 2021 6,641 posts	0 superflyguy Si used to get loads of trouble with water in my ears tried some cheap earplugs made such a difference. If that helps
EvilPixie Jun 2021 10:57am, 17 Jun 2021 25,858 posts	0 EvilPixie I don't like ear plugs as my hearing is shit (I wear aids on land!) so using plugs means I hear nothing! Which is a potential safety issue
Hobie Jun 2021 11:11am, 17 Jun 2021 6 posts	0 Hobie All my open water swimming is done in the sea and I also get very snotty - assume this is due to my sinuses getting a cool saline rinse. I clear my nose while swimming by blowing some sharp breaths out through it. As Linds said, I figure the sea is big enough to handle it!
LindsD Jun 2021 11:18am, 17 Jun 2021 47,762 posts	0 LindsD I also take the view that it's good for my sinuses.
Wine Legs Jun 2021 1:59pm, 17 Jun 2021 5,771 posts	0 Wine Legs I get a very irritated nose when swimming. I use a nose clip and use a nasal spray, which really seems to help. Something like Becodefense, I think...